| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $38.57 | 5.352% | $40.6343 | $40.63 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.37 | 3.290% | $65.4549 | $65.45 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.53 | 6.403% | $8.0121 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.46 | 6.818% | $256.8546 | $256.85 | $256.85 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.54 | 10.848% | $131.3992 | $131.40 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.48 | 4.161% | $129.6596 | $129.66 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.54 | 7.313% | $245.2531 | $245.25 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.49 | $877.2678 | $877.25 | $877.25 | $877.40 | |